Is that technically blackmail, or extortion/racketeering?

It’s executive branch funding without congress. That’s why he wants it.

What an idiot, everyone knows you gotta bribe them to get what you want.

Trying?

Sadly, they cannot bind those costs to his personal account. That would be funny…

Works two ways, incentive for SCOTUS to rule in his favor and a reason for him to ignore their decision if they don’t.

Because of course he is